HeartsRevolution
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | New York , United States |
Key people | Ben Pollock, Leyla 'Lo' Safai, Terry 'Prince Terrence' Campbell (live drummer) |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, mixtapes, singles |
| Website | www |
HEARTSREVOLUTION is a music group based in New York, characterized by NME as "the archetype of the contemporary pop ensemble." The primary lineup consists of Ben Pollock and Leyla 'Lo' Safai, with drummer Terry 'Prince Terrence' Campbell joining for live shows; Campbell's experience includes collaborations with post-hardcore acts Christiansen and Your Highness Electric, along with artists Santigold and Spank Rock.
In 2008, NME placed the band at number 36 on its 'Future 50' list, recognizing those advancing the future of music. Distinctively, their touring methods have involved unusual vehicles, such as an ice cream truck used during their initial UK tour in April 2008.
Their discography features the 12" release Ultraviolence, EPs like Switchblade and C.Y.O.A., and a split 6" record shared with Crystal Castles. The song "Dance Till Dawn" appeared on The CW's series Gossip Girl. Their first full-length album, Ride or Die, was launched through Skrillex’s Owsla label on April 15, 2014. No subsequent albums or singles have been issued since.
Origins
The band came together in 2005 when Lo requested Ben to create music for the inaugural HEARTSREVOLUTION ice cream truck. Their name is inspired by the Huggy Bear track "Her Jazz," which alludes to boy/grrrl revolutionary themes.
Ride or Die (2014)
The album Ride or Die showcases the group’s fusion of youthful innocence with a spirit of rebellion. Influenced by Lo's roots in the riot grrrl movement, the record incorporates lyrics with political undertones.
Ice Cream Truck
Rolling Stone honored the HEARTSREVOLUTION Ice Cream Truck as "Best Band Vehicle."
Prior to their shows, this New York-based dance duo sold both merchandise and popsicles from a converted ice cream van adorned entirely with Swarovski crystals—a decoration process that spanned two and a half years. Many of these crystals were originally intended for Michael Jackson’s tour but became available following his passing.
Personnel
- Leyla 'Lo' Safai – lead vocals
- Ben Pollock – guitar and keyboards
Live collaborator
- Terry 'Prince Terrence' Campbell – drums
Albums
- Ride or Die (2014)
Extended plays
- CYOA! (2007)
- Switchblade EP (2008)
- Hearts Japan EP (2009)
- Ride or Die EP (2013)
- Revolution Rising (2017)
Mixtapes
- Are We Having Fun Yet? (2011)
- Revolution Rising (2013)
Singles
- Ultraviolence (2008)
- Switchblade (2008)
- Pop Heart (2013)
- $EX (2013)
- KISS (2014)
- Ride or Die (2014)